GATE 2026 ME Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper; Check Mechanical Engineering Solutions Here

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )

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GATE 2026 ME Answer Key solutions with solutions will be available here soon after the exam concludes. The GATE ME 2026 Answer Key will be released by the coaching institutes and updated here soon. Read more to know about GATE ME 2026 Solutions. GATE 2026 ME Answer Key solutions with solutions will be available here soon after the exam concludes.

GATE 2026 ME Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper will be updated here soon after the exam. Students appearing for the GATE 2026 Mechanical Engineering exam can check the memory-based GATE 2026 ME Answer Key with Question Paper on this page. GATE ME 2026 Question Paper with Answers solved by the experts will be provided here. Read more to know all details of exam. 

GATE 2026 ME Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper

GATE 2026 ME Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper

GATE ME 2026 Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper: The GATE 2026 ME paper analysis will be provided here soon after the exam concludes. The GATE 2026 ME exam will be conducted on February 14, 2026 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM). The GATE 2026 ME Answer Key Solutions with Question Paper will be provided by the experts at the coaching institutes, and will be updated here after the exam ends. The GATE ME 2026 Answer Key provided here will be based on the memory based questions given by the students who appeared for the GATE 2026 Mechanical Engineering exam. 

The official GATE 2026 response sheet answer key will be released in the last week of February 2026.  IIT Guwahati had conducted GATE exam on Feb 7, 8, 2026. The next schedule of the GATE 2026 is on February 14 and 15, 2026, in two shifts. 

Q:   What are the optional paper sections for GATE Engineering Sciences?
A:

The GATE paper code of Engineering Sciences is XE. This year, IIT Guwahati has introduced a new sectional paper under XE, naming Energy Science (XE-I). The optional section (where the applicant has to choose any two) carries 70 marks. The GATE optional sections are as follows -

  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Materials Science
  • Solid Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Polymer Science and Engineering
  • Food Technology
  • Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
  • Energy Science
Q:   Can I download the GATE question papers for free?
A:

Yes, candidates can download GATE question papers for free. The GATE exam papers are available in PDF format and can be downloaded for free. IIT Guwahati has activated GATE mock test 2026 link for students to practice.

Q:   How many reasoning and comprehension questions asked in GATE 2026 question paper?
A:

The reasoning and compulsory is a compulsory section in the GATE question paper. For humanities and social sciences, the reasoning and comprehension section contains 16 questions of 25 marks, where 7 questions will be of 1 mark and 9 questions will be of 2 marks. 

Table of contents
  • GATE 2026 ME Paper Analysis
  • GATE ME 2026 Answer Key Solutions and Question Paper (Memory-Based Answers)
  • Score Calculation Using Unofficial GATE 2026 ME Answer Key Solutions
  • Official GATE 2026 ME Answer Key Response Sheet
  • GATE Mechanical Engineering 2026 Result Date
  • GATE 2026 ME Expected Cutoff

GATE 2026 ME Paper Analysis

GATE 2026 ME Paper Analysis will be provided here based on the students' feedback and the paper analysis done by the experts. The GATE ME 2026 paper analysis will help the candidates understand the difficulty level of the paper. The GATE 2026 paper analysis will also include the topics covered in exam. 

GATE ME 2026 Answer Key Solutions and Question Paper (Memory-Based Answers)

GATE 2026 ME will be conducted on February 14, 2026, in the afternoon shift. After the exam is over, the memory-based GATE Mechanical Engineering 2026 answer key solutions will be provided here. Students can find all the GATE ME 2026 Answer Key with Questions updated here soon after the exam.

Score Calculation Using Unofficial GATE 2026 ME Answer Key Solutions 

The unofficial GATE 2026 ME answer key will help the students calculate their scores before the GATE result 2026 are announced. Candidates must use the marking scheme to calculate the score in GATE ME 2026 exam. Candidates must be familiar with the GATE exam pattern to calculate the marks in exam. Candidates can follow these steps to calculate the score using the memory-based GATE 2026 ME question paper with answer key provided here. 

Q:   What are the benefits of solving GATE old question papers?
A:

So, if you are planning to appear for GATE this year, then it is very important to solve the GATE old question paper, as they come with tons of benefits. 

  • First and foremost, the GATE old question paper allows students to understand the GATE exam structure and pattern, with which you can tally and filter out the GATE subject-wise weightage, and which questions are asked more frequently.
  • Also, solving the GATE previous year's paper gives you an upper hand in improving your time management skills and accuracy. 
  • Besides that, the GATE old question paper also gives you a clear understanding of the difficulty level. 

Therefore, it is advised to keep a habit of solving GATE old question papers. Try to solve atleast one full-length paper per day. 

Q:   Which are the most registered papers in GATE examination?
A:

The following are the most registered subjects/papers in the GATE examination -

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering

Every year, Lacs of candidates register for the above subjects, making the respective branch competitive. 

Q:   What is the benefit of attempting two papers in GATE?
A:

Attempting two papers in GATE allows students to broaden their skills and career options in different disciplines. Implemented in 2021, the GATE two paper combination can be chosen from the given list of paper combinations (already set by the authorities). With the GATE two paper combination list, also, you have better chances of qualifying the examination. 

  • Check the answers provided on this page.
  • As per the marking scheme, questions will be for 1 or 2 marks in all GATE question papers.
  • There is negative marking for incorrect response in Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). 
  • Negative marking of 1/3 of the allotted marks will be applicable for MCQs.
  • There is no negative marking for Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. 

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Official GATE 2026 ME Answer Key Response Sheet

The GATE 2026 ME Answer Key and response sheet will be released on the official website. Candidates must click on the applicant portal GOAPS portal link on the homepage of the official website. The expected release date of the GATE 2026 Answer Key is in the last week of February 2026. The steps to download the GATE ME 2026 Answer Key Solutions and Question Paper are given below.

  • Visit the GATE official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in
  • Click on the applicant portal link on the homepage.
  • Enter the enrollment ID and password
  • Candidates can download the GATE 2026 answer key.
  • Along with the answer key, GATE 2026 question paper and response sheet will be released.

GATE Mechanical Engineering 2026 Result Date

The result of GATE 2026 ME exam will be released on March 19, 2026. Candidates can check their results on the official website. Candidates will be able to download the GATE scorecard on March 27, 2026. The validity of GATE scorecard is for three years. Candidates must enter their login details to check the result. 

GATE 2026 ME Expected Cutoff

Based on the previous year cutoff scores, the expected cutoff score for GATE 2026 ME is provided below. GATE 2026 ME Cutoff is the minimum marks required to qualify in GATE 2026. Students can check the expected GATE ME 20226 qualifying cutoff below. Check the expected GATE cutoff below. 

Category

Expected Qualifying Cutoff 2026 Marks

GATE 2025 Qualifying Cutoff Marks

General

37 - 40

35.8

OBC-NCL/EWS

33 - 37

32.2

SC/ST/PwD

25 - 28

23.8

 

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